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Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
Implementation Of Integrated District Public Health Labs In The Country
Government of India is providing support to establish Integrated Public Health Laboratories  in all the 730 districts of States/UTs in phased manner under PM-Ayushman Bharat Health Infrastructure Mission . For Financial Year 2021-22, Integrated Public Health Laboratories in 70 Districts across the country are envisaged for establishment/strengthening.
The total fund allocated for the establishment of IPHL in the States/UTs is Rs. 1482.50 Crores for the period of 5 years from 2021-22 to 2025-26.
The Union Minister of State for Health and Family Welfare, Dr. Bharti Pravin Pawar stated this in a written reply in the Rajya Sabha today.
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
20 persons found with the new mutant variant of SARS- CoV-2 virus reported from UK
Daily Recoveries outnumbering daily New Cases successively since last 33 days further push down the Active Caseload
India's Cases per million and Deaths per million population one of the lowest in the world
Total of 20 persons have been found with the mutant variant of SARS- CoV-2 virus reported from UK. These include the six persons reported earlier . 107 samples were tested in the 10 labs as indicated in the table below.
Government of India has constituted the INSACOG  comprising 10 labs  for genome sequencing. The situation is under careful watch and regular advice is being provided to the States for enhanced surveillance, containment, testing and dispatch of samples to the INSACOG labs.
Daily recoveries have outnumbered the daily new cases since last 33 days successively. In the last 24 hours, 20,549 persons were found to be COVID positive in the country. During the same period, 26,572 new recoveries were registered ensuring drop in the Active Caseload.
India’s cumulative recoveries stand at 98,34,141 today. This is the highest globally. The Recovery Rate has also reached nearly 96% . The gap between recoveries and active cases is consistently widening .
India’s total Active Caseload of 2,62,272 consists of just 2.56% of India’s Total Positive Cases. The new recoveries have led to a net decline of 6,309 in the Total Active cases.
When compared globally, India's Cases per million population are amongst the lowest in the world . Countries such as Russia, Italy UK, Brazil, France and USA have much higher cases per million population.
78.44% of the new recovered cases are observed to be concentrated in 10 States/UTs.
Maharashtra has reported the maximum number of single day recoveries with 5,572 newly recovered cases. 5,029 people recovered in Kerala followed by 1,607 in Chhattisgarh.
79.24% of the new cases are from 10 States and UTs.
Kerala reported the highest daily new cases at 5,887. It is followed by Maharashtra with 3,018 new cases. West Bengal recorded 1,244 new cases.
286case fatalities have been reported in the past 24 hours.
Ten States/UTs account for 79.37% of the new deaths. Maharashtra saw the maximum casualties . West Bengal and Delhi follow with 30 and 28 daily deaths, respectively.
Focussed measures including aggressive and targeted testing, early identification of the positive cases, timely isolation & prompt hospitalization of the severe cases  & Standard Treatment Protocol have collectively ensured that the daily fatalities are under 300.
Daily deaths in India are on a sustained decline. Deaths per million population in India  are amongst the lowest in the world.
Ministry of Earth Sciences
The northern Limit of southwest monsoon  continues to pass through, Barmer, Bhilwara, Dholpur, Aligarh, Meerut, Ambala and Amritsar
According to the National Weather Forecasting Centre of the India Meteorological Department :

All India Weather Inference 
- The northern Limit of southwest monsoon  continues to pass through Lat. 26°N / Long. 70°E, Barmer, Bhilwara, Dholpur, Aligarh, Meerut, Ambala and Amritsar.
- Prevailing meteorological conditions, large scale atmospheric features and the forecast wind pattern by dynamical models suggest that no favourable conditions are likely to develop for further advance of southwest monsoon into remaining parts of Rajasthan, west Uttar Pradesh, Haryana, Chandigarh & Delhi and Punjab during next 67 days.
- The trough at mean sea level from East Uttar Pradesh to northeast Assam across Bihar and Sub Himalayan West Bengal persists.
- The cyclonic circulation over East Rajasthan & neighbourhood extending upto 0.9 km above mean sea level persists.
- The Western Disturbance as a trough in mid & upper westerlies with its axis at 5.8 km above mean sea level now runs roughly along Long.63°E to the north of Lat.30°N.
- The trough from East central Arabian Sea off north Maharashtra coast to south Kerala across Coastal Karnataka between 3.1 km & 4.5 km above mean sea level persists.
- The cyclonic circulation over West central Arabian Sea & adjoining south Oman coast at 3.1 km above mean sea level persists.
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PIB Headquarters
PIB’S BULLETIN ON COVID-19
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- Daily new COVID cases less than 3L after 26 days
- More than 20 crore vaccine doses provided to States/UTs Free of Cost by Govt. of India, so far
- Transporter of Oxygen Containers to Dubai by IAF
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MINISTRY OF INFORMATION AND BROADCASTING
GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
Daily new COVID cases less than 3L after 26 days
- India’s cumulative recoveries have reached 2,11,74,076 today. The National Recovery Rate is 84.81%.
- 3,78,741 recoveries were registered in the last 24 hours.
- Also, 24-hour Recoveries have outnumbered the daily new COVID Cases for the sixth time in last 7 days and consistently in the last 4 days.
- The National Mortality Rate currently stands at 1.10%
- In addition, the foreign aid of relief materials continues to be swiftly cleared, apportioned and sent to States/UTs to combat COVID-19. Cumulatively, 11,058 Oxygen Concentrators; 13,496 Oxygen Cylinders; 19 Oxygen Generation Plants; 7,365 ventilators/Bi PAP; ~5.3L Remdesivir vials delivered/ dispatched through road and air, so far.
For Details : https://pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=1719267
More than 20 crore vaccine doses provided to States/UTs Free of Cost by Govt. of India, so far
More than 2 crore doses still available with States/UTs to be administered.Nearly 3 lakh doses in addition will be received by States/UTs in next 3 days
For Details : https://pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=1719266
Transporter of Oxygen Containers to Dubai by IAF
The heavy lift transport fleet of IAF has been airlifting empty cryogenic oxygen tankers to their filling stations in India since 22 April 2021, so that they may be filled and transported to their destinations by road or rail. The same activity is now being undertaken at international destinations.
For Details: https://pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=1719272
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Ministry of Communications
TRAI releases "Indian Telecom Services Performance Indicator Report" for the Quarter ending July - September 2020
Telecom Regulatory Authority of India , a statutory authority under Department of Telecommunications, Ministry of Communications, has released today the "Indian Telecom Services Performance Indicator Report" for the Quarter ending 30th September, 2020. This Report provides a broad perspective of the Telecom Services in India and presents the key parameters and growth trends of the Telecom Services as well as Cable TV, DTH & Radio Broadcasting services in India for the period covering 1st July, 2020 to 30 th September, 2020 compiled mainly on the basis of information furnished by the Service Providers.
Click here for Executive Summary of Report
The complete Report is available on TRAI's website.
Ministry of Women and Child Development
National Commission for Women organises Capacity Building Training Programme for Women Traders of Manipur
National Commission for Women organized a one-day ‘Capacity Building Training Programme’ for Women Traders of Manipur in collaboration with the State Commission for Women for holistic development of women traders and to create more entrepreneurial opportunities for them. Shri N Biren Singh, Chief Minister, Manipur, Shri Heikham Dingo Singh, Minister, Social Welfare, Manipur and Chairperson, NCW, Ms Rekha Sharma graced the occasion.
Ima Keithel of Manipur is said to be the largest all-women market in Asia with large number of women manning the stalls in these markets. In pursuance to the Commission’s programmes in North-eastern states, NCW conducted this one-day training programme for women traders of three Ima Keithels to improve their livelihood, social security and overall quality of life.
Shri N Biren Singh, CM Manipur participated as the Chief Guest in the programme and encouraged women participants. He appreciated the NCW programme for empowerment of women. He said that seven Ima markets have been constructed and one more will be constructed soon.
In her address, Chairperson, NCW, Ms Rekha Sharma said that women are present in all the sectors of Manipur and have proven that they can handle everything and anything. “We want women of Manipur to sell their products in the e-market as well. Women here must not limit themselves to Manipur. The world is changing and women must be aware of the technology so that their products can reach anywhere in the world. We will give them wings to fly and train them in e-commerce and other technology so that the world comes to know about these products,” said Ms Sharma.
The Commission invited eminent people from different government departments and the banking sector as resource persons to inform and educate the women on important topics such as e-commerce, banking, tax laws etc. The training programme was divided into three technical sessions. The first session was on 'Knowledge of Relevant Banking Schemes and How to Use Online Banking'. The second session was on the topic 'Knowledge of Tax Laws/GST Laws and Tax Compliances and the third session was on 'E-Commerce Demonstration'.
Ministry of Steel
Cabinet approves Pact between India and Japan in Steel Sector
The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has given its approval for signing the Memorandum of Cooperation  between Government of India and Government of Japan to constitute the ‘India-Japan Steel Dialogue’ to strengthen cooperation in steel sector.
Benefits
The ‘India-Japan Steel Dialogue’ envisages enhancement of mutual understanding to secure sustainable growth in the steel sector.
The Dialogue aims to examine all aspects of cooperation in steel sector including promotion of investment in high grade steel making and finding new avenues of steel usage in India.
The MoC will help in capacity building for high grade steel manufacturing in India.
Ministry of Defence
Defence Exports Rise 23 Times
Share of ‘Made in India’ Products in Defence Procurement Up
India's defence exports have reached an all-time high, surging from Rs. 686 Crore in FY 2013-14 to nearly Rs. 16,000 Crore in FY 2022-23. This remarkable 23-fold increase reflects India's progress in the global defence manufacturing sector. With exports reaching more than 85 countries, India’s defence industry has shown its capability of design and development to the world, with 100 firms exporting defence products at present.
To give a push to defence exports, Government has taken a number of policy initiatives and brought reforms over the last 9 years. Export procedures have been simplified and made industry-friendly with end-to-end online export authorisation curtailing delays and bringing Ease of Doing Business.
Further, the Atmanirbhar Bharat initiatives have helped the country by encouraging indigenous design, development and manufacture of defence equipment in the country, thereby reducing dependency on imports in the long run. The expenditure on defence procurement from foreign sources has reduced from 46% of overall expenditure in 2018-19 to 36.7% in December, 2022.
Defence Exports 
India, once known primarily as a defence equipment importer, now exports a wide range of major platforms, including aircraft like the Dornier-228, artillery guns, Brahmos Missiles, PINAKA rockets & launchers, radars, simulators, armoured vehicles, etc. The global demand for India's indigenous products, such as the LCA-Tejas, Light Combat Helicopters, Aircraft Carriers, and MRO activities, is also on the rise.
Sources: 1, 2, Lok Sabha Unstarred Question No. 4861 dated March 31, 2023
Prime Minister's Office
PM pays tributes to Dr. Rajendra Prasad on his Jayanti
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has paid tributes to the first President of India, Dr. Rajendra Prasad on his Jayanti.
In a tweet, the Prime Minister said;
"स्वतंत्र भारत के पहले राष्ट्रपति और अद्वितीय प्रतिभा के धनी भारत रत्न डॉ. राजेन्द्र प्रसाद को उनकी जयंती पर शत-शत नमन। उन्होंने देश के स्वतंत्रता संग्राम में अपना विशिष्ट योगदान दिया। राष्ट्रहित में समर्पित उनका जीवन देशवासियों के लिए हमेशा प्रेरणास्रोत बना रहेगा।"
Prime Minister's Office
PM condoles the demise of Dr. Shreeram Lagoo
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has condoled the demise of Dr. Shreeram Lagoo.
“Dr. Shreeram Lagoo personified versatility and brilliance. Through the years, he enthralled audiences with outstanding performances. His work will be remembered for years to come. Anguished by his demise. Condolences to his admirers. Om Shanti”, the Prime Minister said.
Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports
NYKS, South Kolkata Vocal on Ban of Single Use Plastic Reminiscing Sacrifices of Freedom Fighters for a New India
Kolkata, October 1, 2021
On the eve of Gandhiji’s birthday today, Nehru Yuva Kendra, South Kolkata in association with Hind Sangha paid a glorious tribute to the unsung heroes and heroines of our freedom movement with a campaign for ban of single use plastic as a part of attaining ‘Swachh Bharat’ or clean India in the form of a webinar titled ‘Freedom Movement & launch of Clean India Programme’.
The webinar was marked by the presence of a distinguished lady freedom fighter Smt Jyotirmoyee Ghosh, who is now about to reach 95 years and was a staunch follower of Gandhiji. She was jailed for providing food to the freedom fighters in disguise of the hermits and providing them books like Pather Dabi written by Sarat Chandra Chattopadhyay and Anandamath by Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay. She herself took part in the Dandi March also. Besides, the researchers on Netaji like Dr Jayanta Choudhury, Shri Ashraful Islam and Shri Amitabha Sen spoke on the unheard part of the freedom struggle centering Netaji Subhas Bose.
Dr. Jayanta Choudhury delineated the Homfreyganj Massacre during World War II- a massacre on January 30, 1944, when 44 Indian civilians, suspected of spying were put to death by the Japanese at a point blank range, who were members of the Indian Independence League. Shri Ashraful Islam spoke on 1945 Nilganj massacre that involved mass genocide of 2000 plus Azad Hind Fauj soldiers in the Jhikorgacchha British Detention camp. Shri Amitabha Sen spoke on how Matangini Hazra was fired by the British Police.
Besides, Shri Gautam Chattopadhyay, a NGO-worker campaigning on banning single use plastic spoke on how he is relentlessly fighting against the use of plastics, one of the primary elements responsible for health hazards. His voice against the use of single use plastics started at home. He was also eloquent for Prime Minister’s ‘Make in India’ & ‘Vocal for Local.’
The District Youth Organiser of NYKS, South Kolkata in her welcome address spoke in favour of the awareness generation through the medium of the youths of this c.
Cabinet
Cabinet approves Central Goods and Services Tax  Bill, 2017
The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has given its ex-post facto approval for the promulgation of the Central Goods and Services Tax  Ordinance, 2017 and replacement of the Ordinance by the Central Goods and Services Tax  Bill, 2017.
The Ordinance has extended the provisions of the Central Goods and Services Tax Act, 2017 referred to as  to the State of Jammu & Kashmir.
The Ordinance has been promulgated on 8th July, 2017 and the Central Goods and Services Tax  Bill, 2017 will be tabled in the current session of the Parliament.
Ministry of Micro,Small & Medium Enterprises
Local to Global: Khadi Masks to Hit Foreign Markets
The widely popular Khadi face mask is set to go “global”. The Khadi and Village Industries Commission  will now explore the possibility of exporting the Khadi cotton and silk face masks to foreign countries after the Ministry of Commerce and Industries lifted the ban on export of non-medical/ non-surgical masks of all types. A notification in this regard was issued on May 16, by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade .
The move comes days after the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi’s “Local to Global” call in wake of the “Aatmanirbhar Bharat Abhiyan”. Keeping in view the huge demand of face masks during the global Covid-19 pandemic, the KVIC has developed double layered and triple-layered Cotton as well as Silk face masks respectively, available in two colors for men and in multiple colors for women.
The KVIC has so far received orders to supply 8 lakh masks and has already supplied more than 6 lakh masks during Lockdown period. KVIC received orders from the Rashtrapati Bhavan, Prime Minister’s Office, Central Government ministries, J&K government and orders through email from general public. Apart from sale, over 7.5 lakh Khadi masks have been distributed free to the District Authorities by Khadi Institutions across the country.
The KVIC plans to supply khadi face masks in countries like Dubai, USA, Mauritius and several European and Middle East countries where Khadi’s popularity has significantly grown over the last few years. KVIC plans to sell Khadi masks in these countries through the Indian embassies.
KVIC Chairman, Shri Vinai Kumar Saxena said the export of Khadi masks is an appropriate example of “Local to Global”. “The popularity of Khadi fabric and other Khadi products has grown significantly across the globe in recent years after the appeal by the Prime Minister. The export of Khadi masks will lead to spike in production and ultimately create large scale employment opportunity for artisans in India,” Saxena said. “Face Masks are the most critical tool to fight the Corona Pandemic. These masks prepared from Double Twisted khadi fabric not only meet the quality and scale of demand but are cost effective, breathable, washable, reusable and bio-degradable” Saxena added.
KVIC is specifically using Double Twisted Khadi fabric for manufacturing of these masks as it helps retains moisture content inside, while providing an easy passage for the air to pass through. What makes these masks more special is the hand-spun and hand-woven cotton and Silk fabrics. Cotton acts as a mechanical barrier while Silk is an Electrostatic barrier.
Prime Minister's Office
PM to visit Pune on 6th March and inaugurate Pune Metro Rail Project
Project to provide world class infrastructure for urban mobility in Pune; Foundation Stone of this Project was laid by PM in 2016
PM to unveil Statue of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj in the premises of Pune Municipal Corporation
PM to lay foundation stone of multiple development projects, inaugurate R K Laxman Art Gallery-Museum
PM to kickstart the golden jubilee celebrations of Symbiosis University
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi will visit Pune on 6th March 2022 and inaugurate the Pune Metro Rail Project. He will also inaugurate and lay the foundation stone of various development projects.
At around 11 AM, Prime Minister will unveil the statue of Shri Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj in the premises of Pune Municipal Corporation. The Statue is made up of 1850 kg gun metal and is about 9.5 feet tall.
Prime Minister will inaugurate Pune Metro Rail Project at around 11:30 AM. This project is an endeavour to provide world class infrastructure for urban mobility in Pune. Foundation Stone of the project was also laid by the Prime Minister on 24th Dec 2016. Prime Minister will inaugurate 12 km stretch of the total 32.2 km Pune metro rail project. The entire project is being built at a total cost of more than Rs 11,400 crore. He will also inaugurate and inspect Exhibition at Garware Metro Station and will undertake a metro ride from there to Anandnagar Metro Station.
At around 12 noon, Prime Minister will lay the foundation stone and inaugurate multiple developmental projects. He will also lay the foundation stone of rejuvenation and pollution abatement of Mula-Mutha River projects. Rejuvenation will be done in 9 Km stretch of the river at a project cost of more than Rs. 1080 crores. It will involve works such as river edge protection, interceptor sewage network, public amenities, boating activity etc. Mula-Mutha River pollution abatement project will be implemented on the concept of “One City One Operator” at a cost of over Rs 1470 crore. A total of 11 sewage treatment plants will be constructed under the project, with a combined capacity of around 400 MLD. Prime Minister will also launch 140 e-buses and e-bus depot constructed at Baner.
Prime Minister will inaugurate the R.K Laxman Art Gallery-Museum constructed at Balewadi, Pune. The main attraction of the Museum is a miniature model based on the village of Malgudi which will be made alive through the audio-visual effects. Cartoons drawn by cartoonist R K Laxman will be showcased in the Museum. After this, at around 1:45 PM, Prime Minister will kickstart the Golden Jubilee celebration of Symbiosis University.
Ministry of Agriculture &
Farmers Welfare
Cabinet approves Minimum Support Price  for Copra for 2022 season
MSP assures a minimum of 50 percent as margin of profit
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairschaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, has given its approval for the Minimum Support Prices  for copra for 2022 season.
The MSP for Fair Average Quality  of milling copra has been increased to Rs10,590/- per quintal for 2022 season from Rs.10,335/- per quintal in 2021 and the MSP for ball copra has been increased to Rs.11,000/- per quintal for 2022 season from Rs.10,600/- per quintal in 2021. This is to ensure a return of 51.85 percent for milling copra and 57.73 percent for ball copra over the all India weighted average cost of production. The increase in MSP for copra for 2022 season is in line with the principle of fixing the MSP at a level of at least 1.5 times the all India weighted average cost of production as announced by the Government in the Budget 2018-19.
The decision is based on recommendations of the Commission for Agricultural Costs and Prices .
It assures a minimum of 50 percent as margin of profit as one of the important and progressive steps towards making possible doubling of farmers' incomes by 2022.
The National Agricultural Cooperative Marketing Federation of India Limited and National Cooperative Consumer Federation of India Limited will continue to act as Central Nodal Agencies to undertake price support operations at the MSP in the coconut growing States.